Windsor police Chief Al Frederick is renewing his contract for another 17 months, ending the search for a new police chief.
Frederick announced his retirement in September but the Windsor Police Service Board asked him to stay on after the Town of Amherstburg announced its intentions to explore the use of the Windsor Police Service further.
Frederick says after careful consideration with his family he agreed to stay on to help with that possible transition.
"I'm looking forward to the next 17 months and seeing through some very dynamic issues that are on the table in policing in addition to the RFP with Amherstburg," says Frederick.
The Town of Amherstburg is currently undertaking public consultation on the possibility of using the Windsor Police Service for policing in the town.
"There's still a lot of work to do for the Town of Amherstburg. We're not prejudging where it is those residents in that town will decide to go but it is an important strategic initiative for the board, for the city, and we felt that continuity at this time was most important."
The Windsor Police Service Board will continue a recruitment process for two deputy chief positions. Deputy Chief Vince Power announced his plans to retire sometime in 2018 earlier this year. Deputy Chief Rick Derus' contract expires at the end of this month. The board expects to hire the deputy chiefs internally.
